Meaning & use
reigning
Currently holding a title, especially a championship, or currently ruling as monarch.
See it in a sentence
The reigning champion successfully defended her title once again last night.
The reigning king opened the ceremony with a brief speech.
A note on using this word
Reigning is often confused with reining, from rein; reigning comes from reign and applies to monarchs and titleholders.
Words with a similar meaning
rulingcurrent
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Words with an opposite meaning
formerdeposed
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